Diagnosis & Treatment

Browse the archives and discover how to stop painful foot blisters from ruining your favourite pursuits.

pre-blister hot spot ball of foot

When Your Hotspot Has Nothing To Do With A Blister

Not every sensation of heat is a sign of a blister coming. Some hotspot sensations lasts a long time but never turn into an actual blister. Here's why.

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Why do I have a blister on one foot but not the other

Why A Blister On One Foot Only And Not The Other?

Curious why you've got a blister on one foot only, and not the other. It would actually be weird to get blisters symmetrically on both feet. Here's why.

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cutting holes in running shoes for toe blisters

Cutting Holes In Running Shoes To Relieve Blisters

In ultramarathon running, feet swell and toes can blister, badly. This article shows how cutting holes in running shoes can help you can stay in the race.

Toes
thick toenail with fungal infection before trimming

Thick Toenails: Cause, Symptoms & Treatment

It only takes one episode of trauma to the right (or should I say wrong) part of your toe and you’ll be stuck with thick toenail (onychauxis) for life.

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itchy foot blisters could be tinea pedis

Itchy Foot Blisters: Could Your Blisters Be Fungal?

Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) often appears as small itchy foot blisters. But tinea blisters are very different to friction blisters.

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infected blister on toe lance pus

Infected Blister? How To Tell & What To Do About It

If you suspect you've got an infected blister on your foot, there are tell-tale signs to look for. Find out what they are, and what to do about it.

Toes
hammertoes and blisters

Hammertoes, Claw Toe, Mallet Toe And Blisters

Getting blisters on your hammertoes, claw toe or mallet toe? Know what causes bent toes? Will they ever straighten again? Find out how to protect them.

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